The Chase for the #1 Overall Pick

[Keith]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

... use our top pick on the best non-QB in the Draft and assume we think that's Clowney, how much of a factor is it that our best player on our current roster is already a DLineman ? Then to further complicate the situation say we reward JJ with a huge new contract this upcoming offseason as many expect we will do ? Too much cap/resources invested in a single area of the team, i.e., defensive line ?

Since the new CBA where the 1.1 pick gets so much less money, I don't think that is an issue at all. The most important thing is to draft a player (regardless of position) that is worth that pick's compensation.

As far as over-spending at a particular position group, perhaps DL would be the preferred one, again, assuming you are getting requisite performance in return. After QB, the next most important indicator to continued success is pass rush.